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They can detect it in urine earlier. They will just treat you with antibiotics via IV when you deliver to protect the baby. My dr explained it this way because I had mine come back positive in my urine at 9 weeks. “One in four women will test positive for strep b when pregnant. Only 1% of those women’s babies will contract anything from strep b if not treated with antibiotics. It’s best to treat it for precautionary measures, but 20 years ago they didn’t even screen for it and babies were fine.” And he’s been delivering babies for over 30 years, so I trust him when he says not to stress about it. And they will know to watch for any complications at the hospital because they’ll know you’re strep b positive. Try not to stress about it.

At my 8 week blood/urine test I tested positive for GBS, which was also causing a bladder infection. Was but on antibiotics. I knew something was wrong because I couldn't fully empty my bladder. Abx cleared it right up. Dr. said since I'm having a C-Section, I would have antibiotics during the C-section anyway and it won't be an issues. He said we would still retest me in my third trimester to see if GBS was still present. If I wasn't having a c-section and tested positive, I would be on antibiotics during labor. GBS is pretty common and is present in 10% - 30% of women.

I had it when I delivered both my kids, you get antibiotics through an IV, I've had no complications nor have my children. However my second came so quick there wasn't a chance to receive the iv, so they monitored him for an extra day in the hospital. That was disappointing for me because with my first I got discharged in 24 hrs which I loved. I hate hospitals.

Yes I am 12 weeks 6days when I found out about being positive to this test.

I knew something was wrong with my urine, can't empty my bladder completely, urine was so cloudy, on and off burning sensation over there are the many things I felt and asked my doctor about it. At 6 weeks, I did get an UTI not sure if they are related.

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